Schools and Colleges

College Isn’t a “Scam”; It’s Just Not for Everyone “I earn $50k a month running my own business without a college degree, so clearly, college is a scam!” “I’m making six figures thanks to trade school; college is a scam!” “With tuition prices so high, college is definitely a scam!” […]

Advice for Overcoming Class Skipping Hey everyone, I’m a 21-year-old university student who’s been struggling with skipping classes for a few years now. Since I was 17, I’ve frequently missed not just classes but also exams, which has really taken a toll on my grades and my connections with others. […]

Does anyone else find it hard to take breaks? I’m always in “school mode,” no matter if it’s winter, spring, or summer break. I constantly feel like there’s something I should be working on or something that’s due, and it never really leaves my mind. Sometimes, I wish I could […]

I missed my midterm exam and I’m contemplating whether I should withdraw from the class. I’m a freshman and I made a mistake that cost me a midterm worth 20% of my grade. It’s unlikely that I’ll have the chance to make it up, which means I’m looking at a […]

I’m wondering if anyone has advice on whether I can take legal action against my college for revoking a scholarship? I’m serious about this. My college department unfairly took back a scholarship that is crucial for my ability to attend school. Is suing an option, or would it make more […]

Does anyone have insight into what the Music General program is like? I’m considering pursuing a major in music, but I don’t have much experience, and I’m curious about what to expect.

Respondus Lockdown Browser Issues I’m experiencing a problem with the Respondus Lockdown Browser on my desktop. It just won’t work properly. Here are the two issues I’m encountering: When I launch the application, a black square box appears and just loads indefinitely. Alternatively, the application starts up briefly displaying a […]

Feeling Overwhelmed Am I the only one who feels like college is an absolute nightmare? I’m currently in a 3D course, and at the end of the semester, we have these massive projects that feel like high-stakes exams—pass or fail. This time, we have just two weeks to complete our […]

I’m seriously considering leaving trucking behind to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Just to give you some background, I didn’t put much effort into high school—ended up with a 2.47 GPA and a 19 on the ACT. I graduated in 2020, and now at 23, I realize I could have done […]